2026 Friends of Danada Children’s Nature Art Show
Ages 8-11 • FREE Entry • Theme: TREES 🌳
March 14th (10am-4pm) & March 15th (12pm-4pm)
March 14th (10am-4pm) & March 15th (12pm-4pm)
By March 1st – Email entry form + artwork photo to director@danadahouse.org
March 4th – 10am–6pm Drop off original artwork at Danada House
(Contact us if you need a different time)March 16–17 – 2pm–6pm Pick up artwork (bring your receipt)
March 4th – 10am–6pm Drop off original artwork at Danada House
(Contact us if you need a different time)March 16–17 – 2pm–6pm Pick up artwork (bring your receipt)
📅 Show Dates & Times
Saturday, March 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📋 Entry Requirements
- Email entry form + artwork photo to kat@danadahouse.org
- All entries must be original new artwork made by you
- No AI-generated works – bring the original, not a copy
- One entry per kid
- Art can be no larger than 16×20 inches
- Theme must be TREES
- No manmade objects in your picture (such as fences, people, or buildings)
📍 Location: Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
🎨 Entry Rules:
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Original artwork only (no AI, no copies)
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Must feature TREES (no manmade objects like fences, people, or buildings)
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Max size: 16×20 inches
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One entry per child
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Media allowed: Markers, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen & ink, crayons, pencil
🏆 Awards:Best Blue Ribbon wins $25 + Dick Blick Gift Card; Honorable Mention ribbons + small gifts for each age group. Judged on composition, theme, and technique.
How to Enter: Create your tree artwork → Photograph it → Complete entry form → Email form + photo by March 1 → Drop off original March 4 between 10am-6pm
